How far is Montague, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Montague, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 91 miles (146.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
90.99 mi
01h 53m
Flight
72.07 mi
115.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.07 mi
Kilometers
115.98 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.99 mi
Kilometers
146.43 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:55 AM EDT
Return by in Montague
Sun, Apr 19, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montague
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Middletown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montague
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Monroe
NJ

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

From Montague
45.6 mi
00h 56m
To Middletown
45.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Montague and Middletown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montague and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    10 mi · 15 min · River Road

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Lafayette Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Lafayette Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Rt 15 South

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Rt 15 South

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 East: New York

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah

    732 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville

    1168 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP: G.S. Parkway

    1412 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP South

    3153 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport

    3026 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet

    969 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto New Monmouth Road

    1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway

    1023 ft · 21 sec · Kings Highway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montague and Middletown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
17.9 mi · 20%
River Road
15.3 mi · 17%
Lafayette Road
13.5 mi · 15%
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 11%
Christopher Columbus Highway
8.6 mi · 9%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Lafayette Road

Continue on Lafayette Road

13.5 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 56m from Montague
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Montague and Rain Showers Likely near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montague to Middletown?

The road trip is about 91 miles (146.4 km) and usually takes 01h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Montague and 45.4 miles from Middletown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Montague and Rain Showers Likely near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Monroe and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Orange Township City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Orange Township City Hall

Monroe
29 N Day St, City of Orange, NJ 07050
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montague and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 72.07 mi (115.98 km).

Montague

#1 Montague

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,630
Coordinates41.3031500, -74.7935000
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
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#2 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-74.793499, 41.30315)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.15 L · about $13.12
Round trip
$26.23
6.42 gal · 24.3 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.12 $26.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.76 $29.53
Premium $4.95 $15.90 $31.80
Diesel $5.98 $19.20 $38.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Montague and Middletown. The current time is 05:01:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.